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Morning journal (Columbus, Ohio), 1868-05-29

Morning journal (Columbus, Ohio), 1868-05-29 page 1

THE MORNING JOURNAL. VOL, XXX. COLUMBUS, OHIO: " FRID AT, MAY 20, 1868. NO. 172. NNN NNN EEEEEEK WWW W WWW N Ji N N N N N N N EEB N N N . N NN W WW w W W Vf W W W W W WW WW WW WW NNN N . EEEEEEK W W GOODS! Silks, Poplins, o. Percales, Piques, Grenadines, Organdies, Lace Points, Rotunds, Shawls, Mantles, Poilius,"Skir(s, Bon Ton Hoop Skirts, Alexandre Hid Gloves, and Silk Gloves, King's Kid Gloves, Le Favor and Crescent Corsets, Laces, Trlramlngi.tcs 250 252 K N A B E PIANOS Tte following are (elected from the numerous Knabe Testimonial in our possession: Mesbks. Wm. Knabe & Co. Gentlemen ; I have treat pleasure in certifying that I have tried your Grand, square and Upright Pianos, and find them equaLif not superior, to any in tms country. Among me great qualities which distinguish them, ii the evenness of tone, the easy and agreeable touch and volume of tone. nisungyou au tne success wnicn you so highly ae-serve, I am, sirs, Yours, very truly. Tbasslatiok from theJFrbmoh. After haTinsplayed on the Piano of Messrs. Knabe Ic Co., It is Impossible not to bear testimony to their qualities, which have acquired for them the eminent reputation which they enjoy. The Pianos of their manufacture, on which I have played, are exceedingly remarkable for their qualities ass is powerful, without harshness, and iweet, clear and harmoniously mellow. I do not hesitate to expreas in regard w luiii. Aiieoass the upper notes s cnryslaun. ana 1 do not hesitate to exnre&s In reirari to these instruments my entire satisfaction, and to de- dare that they are equal, if not Bupenor, to the best manufactured in Eurone or this count: d in Europe or this country by the most ceieuraiea maKers. Li. Ju, Uebbbb. Wm. Khade ft Co. Gentlemen: I cannot but congratulate you unon the Immense Drorress and improvements which you continually make on your Pianos, which, in my opinion, rank among the very best in the country. M. BTBAKOBCH. Mebbbs. Wb. Knabb tc Co. Gentlemen: Havingre-cently had opportunities of testing both your new scale Grand and Square Pianos, it gives me great pleasure to state that I have found them to combine all the qualities to make a Piano as perfect as possible, and unsurpassed by any that I have seen either in this country or Europe. For great power and roundness of tone, combined with that peculiar sweet and singing quality, so often found wanting in Pianos, they are really unsurpassable, and in touch everything that can be desired by the most brilliant player. Wishing you every success, I remain, x ours truiy, u.AjBi;nux2. Messbs. Wm. Knabe A Co. Gentlf men: Havino-had lately an opportunity to try and test your new scale Grand as well as (Square Pianos, I cannot refrain, be- siaes reiterating au i naa occasion to say at a former period, from congratulating you on the important im- provements you have introduced in the manufacture of Pianos. Your instruments combine all the qualities which are required to make a Piano as perfect as possible, and fully deserve the great popularity they have gnuieu an over me country x ours truly, L. Id. CiUTXSl'HALK Messrs. WM. KeaBE ft Co Gentlemen: Iiu lie. lighted on hearing the clear and full toneoi your really cirn (. iaii i-iunoi, ana i congratulate you on the progress you have made in this branch of art. II. YIEUXTEMPH. Messrs. Wm. Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen: Our Onera Troupe are at present using four of your justly celebrated Pianos, and as the exponent ot the views and opinions of the various artists, permit me to say : I conaiuer tuem as unturjuuira in iiuiuincy ana excellence, and pre-eminent, without a rival in this country or in Europe. Their superior quality of tone, combining great depth and powerful volume, with a rich and peculiarly clear and even treble, together with magic elasticity of touch and action, render them superior to me oiner instruments, wiucn rarely ii ever combine those must essential requisites. Protoundly impressed with the many valuable qualities oi these Pianos, I must cneenuuy endorse me mgn ana meritorious en comiums everywhere pronounced upon them. Musical Director of the Italian Opera. Meksbs. Wm. Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen : It rives me great pleasure to testify to the real excellence of your pianos. Bo many of my brother-artists have riven you tne nignest encomiums, that nothing remains or me but to indorse them. As tar as mv own exrieri- tnce is concerned rt-Kardinir your instruments. I can only say that they satisfied me in every way, and answerea au my uemanua wnen 1 used mem at the series oi r lanoiorw Hoirles i recently gave in Haiti- L- t . : luurv. niiu umi n-Karus, a remain Yours truly, CAUL WOLFtfOHN. . New Yobk, Dec. 12th, 1SC4. Wm. Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen : I have carefullr ex amined your new scale Uraud and Square Piano I'urtea, and I must say they please me exceedingly, both with rt-irard to touch and tone, and 1 can condduutlv recom mend them as being equal to any in this country or Europe, and you have permission to make use of my name ii oi service u you. lours reapeelluuy, UEU. W. MOHOAN, Organist of Grace Church. New Yobk, Dec. 15th, 1864. Wm. Knabe ft Co.-Otiffciiwi: Your Agent, Mr. Bauer, asked me to give him my opinion as to the merits of your l'iani -Grand and Squire. My opin ion cm ine rawirr- is tuat uiey an? nil grann. ' iquart " Yours truly, KOBKKt HELLER. Mr.ssns. Wm. Knabe ft Co.-amtlrmn: It gives ma rreat pleasure to express my entire satisfaction and an- preciation in favor of your new scale Grand Piano, wnirn cumumes an tne qiiaiiiiea a nrst-class instru ment ui-m-tnus. rower, brilliancy and swwtness ot tone, evenness of sound throuvu all the registers, and last, but not least, the magnilicent case containing the splendid instrument ; every requisite concurs to make this new eBort of your tlme-bimntvd arm a new triumph in your proteaslonal carwr. With my beat wishes fui all. the auocens you so richly demrve, I remain, gentle man, .nun, tuj uui) , Baltimore, July 1st, ISM. B. CUUULAEN'DEll, Or the many who manufacture piano furies, thtreare few who strive; more thoroughly to Improve their instruments than yourself. In view of tins, and taking into consideration th eminent suocwss which has attended Tour eflorts, I can only say 1 knew of none who stand above you who can claim the merit of having dune more to advance the ar. by producing a perfect in strument, or woo navs wnrsca mors eninuaiaattoailj in it. ..i.-t w If Ulyul-ftun i. i. I beoommemd ths pianos of Messrs. Knabe ft Go. to iveryooay wno wanu a really nrutitu instrnmsat, AAnn halaisa, tXrwtor ot ths Philharmonic Society, Chicago, IU-, July 1, 1164. MEssaa. Knabe ft Co. tfwimwi I Bust say with pi voa, aiw pnuniu on moss Of m. I I.I ni - IU m Ulim MMBto. nil mimirt m . ' .hi. . -1 your instruments ars placed tint la class aad tank oi au piaaot la say nuttd. CHABLRU KCMKKL, PUalst. Foe want ot space ars unable to prorlnaa ths ex pvtssloas os Bhe soUowtnf named artists that have full indorsed all that has been said la favor of the ostebrated KaabsPiaaoa: 0. Retut , J. Prttsne, K. Barnwleayl, Chas. Ftadel, Konrad Trans', L.Htb, 1. Boflsaaa, C-Gols, I. D. Karrtsoa, J. T. Btoddart, U.rkbwtn, 0. A. OSMpsUui, C.T. Fwy, Caaa. IVhnpptlnL J. A. faik, B. A. WoUeaaaapt, AUndJatU B. Hchlrner, K.ateM. Chas. (Vhneidsf, J. P. Webster, H. J. NoUinamL W. V. UnlAeldT Dr. Otto Talent, K. teUner, t. A. CnsrrtfT, C, T. Kaatnaaa, J. Dyrmfurth, YA. BnisL WlasC. rVWldet, Mist Laura BarrU, Miss A. Mamoenno. Miss Vlrrtnla WhiUnf. Miss fanny Tssti its. JOIIK NFXTXER, Watlesals and Rautll Art, 1113 Kaat Rutta HU Nrore,,6n Papers on Impeachment. Rebels Rejoicing over the Failure. The Discussion of "Lay Representatives.Mi itary Preparations in Canada. To vnseuti in Charge of the War Office. THE SENATE IN A QUANDARY, Hanging Fire on Schofield's Nom ination. Mpflflfilp flnrl HrihuTTI IT) Tflll UlwUUUlg OiiU. ill UCUli Ac, Ac, Ac, FOREIGN NEWS. By Atlantic Cable. ECI.AD. London, May 28. The Daily News thinks Johnson has mere ly escaped conviction not acquitted, and considers the strength of the Radicals not materially impaired. The Post thinks the Radicals ought to be pleased with their own defeat, and predicts that they eventually will be. The Telegraph argues that from the divis ion in the Republican ranks, it considers the Court was above partlzanship, and hence re- ,, .,, .,nf , gums iuc vcivuib an buu uuv vuci FRANCE. Paris, May 28. All the leading journals have editorials on the result of the impeachment of the Presi dent of the United States. The Moulteur says the Radical party has lost ground, without gaining the end which it proposed. The Presse thinks the result not llnal, and believes the nation will decide the issue in the coming Presidential election. L'Opiulon regrets the votes of the seven Republican Senators for acquittal, and at tributes their action to the fear that convic tion of the President might precipitate a crisis. HEW YORE. New York, May 2S. The steamer Henry Chauncey brings Pan araa dates to the 20th, and 1018,000 in treas ure. News unimportant. A lire occurred yesterday afternoon in a stable In Tenth avenue, between Hundred and Fifty-fourth and Hundred and Fifty-fifth streets, and spread to several adjoining mum lugs betore its progress was stopped. Loss estimated at f 18,000. The commemoration of the revelation of the Ten Commandments was celebrated by the Hebrew congregations in this city. A South Carolinian on the Darkle, At a meeting of the American Baptist Home Mission society yesterday, Dr. Man ley of South Carolina forcibly expressed himself against the social equality of negroes and against granting tiiem the right of sui- Irage. Siunll I'os on Shipboard. The steamship City of Washington Is de tained at the Quarantine with a number of cases of small pox on board. Tho family and remains of the late Bev crly L. Clark, who died In Central America, arrived here en route for Kentucky, where the remains o: the deceased are to be Interred. o Reprieve tor Itrotvn. Albany, May 27, Judge Ingalls, of the Supreme Court, has refused un application to grant a stay of the proceedings lu the case of Joseph brown, the convicted Canaan child murderer, who is to be executed at Hudson on Saturday. New Trial for t.vneral Cole. 1 he l itu of Mptcmbcr has been fixed as the day on which the new trial of General Cole, for the murder of L. II. Hlscock, will commence. Deroratlns; the i; raves of I'nlou Soldier Arrangements have been completed for decorating with (lowers the graves of the Union soldiers In this neighborhood on Sat urday. Verdict for bcliia; Itlown t'p. The jury to-day returned a verdict of 20.- 000 against tho New Jersey Steamboat Co. In favor of Nathaniel Caldwell, for lnlurles mislaliied by the explosion of the toilers of the steamer bt. John. fight Between f.erniana and Irish, A serious tight occurred between the Ucr man and Irish passengers, on the steamer France, during the voyage from Liverpool to this port. One man was severely stabbed. me not was queueu by the tap tain and ouiers. The Fenians had a civil and military pic nic to-day. Speeches were made advocating speedy lighting. Gen. O'Nell was not pres ent. A gentleman, whose name was given by the police, was robbed In the cars on his way to jmcw iorK, last night, of f.'O.OOO in United Mates uomis. The ftangerfesu The Liedcrkranz and various other .Socle etlca of this city have arranged to attend the Uangorfi'et at Chicago In June. INDIANA. .tlcCooleftnd t eburn In Jail. Cincinnati. Mar 28. McCoole and Coburn were. Indicted by the grand Jury of Dearborn county, at Lawrence- bnrg, this morning, and sentenced to forty days imprisonment. They are now la Jail. FORTIETH CONGRESS. SENATE. "Washington, May 28. The CHAIR appointed as the select commit tee called for by Mr. Ross's resolution for Investigation Into the allegations of the use of improper influences in the impeachment trial, Messrs. liuckalew, Morrill, or Me., Stewart, Chandler and Thayer. The Senate insisted upon its amendments to the Army Appropriation bill, and asked for a committee of Conference. Mr. DOOL1TTLE presented a memorial from the Conservatives of South Carolina, against the adoption of the new Constitution of that State. Mr. MORGAN introduced a Joint resolu- tion to provide for the reduction of interest mitte.c on Finance. On motion of Mr. ANTHONY, the Presi dent was requested to communicate the correspondence with Diplomatic represenatives of the United States relative to the law pro hlbitlng the wearing oi any uniform or offl- cjftl cogtume not previously authorized by fin.o Congress, Indefinite leave of absence was granted to Mr. Davis, because of illness in his family. Mr. FERRIS moved to strike out all fun damental conditions to admission. Mr. DRAKE opposed it, maintaining that none of the rebel states could be admitted until the 14th article became part of the Constitution. He held that the votes of twenty- eight States were necessary, and that Ohio and New Jersey had a right, at any time previous to the official promulgation of the adoption of the amendment, to withdraw their assent. He said we had got along with out these States for seven years, and can get along without them for seven months longer li necessary. Mr. MORION favored the Immediate ad mission of Arkansas, and held that Mr. Drake's theory was impracticable, unless that of Mr. Sumner's was correct, that the amendment Is already ratified, the lately re bellious States having ceased to be states, because the 14th article requires the ratification to be recognized in the Constitutions of the States. Mr. McCREERY read from manuscript a speech on the general subject of reconstruction.At 3 o'clock.without action on the pending amendments, the Senate went into Executive session, and after continuing several hours, opened the doors and adjourned. HOUSE. Mr. PAINE introduced a bill to construe the Pension acts and law as giving additional bounties. Referred. Mr. EGG LESTON, from the committee on Commerce, reported a bill to regulate the appraisement and Inspection of imports, which after discussiou was amended by exepting from Its provisions distilled spirits and wines, and was passed under the operation of the previous question. 1 he House went into Committee of the Whole on the Indian appropriation bill, and after the rejection of a motion by Mr. Schenck to first consider the tax bill, proceeded with the details of the first named bill. Without conclusive action the committee rose. Mr. BINGHAM offered a resolution for placing rooms A and B In the Capitol, as guard room and olllce for the Capitol police, in order the object being the providing of a room for the detention of persons ordered into custody of the Sergeant-at-Arms the present occasion for its use being the case of Wooley. lie moved the previous question, which was seconded. A large number of dilatory motions were then made and rejected. During which Mr. ELDR1DGE made an appeal from a decision of the Speaker. The appeal was tabled. Adjourned. GEORGIA. Rebel Rcfoiciiiff over Iinpvarhincut Failure. Savannah, May 2S. Great enthusiasm was manifested by all classes of "cople on the receipt of the news of the final defeat of impeachment. News paper olllccs, the houses of the Metropolitan Fire Companies and a large number ot pub He buildings and prlvato residences were II lumlnatcd in honor of the event. Fireworks will be displayed aud a number of serenades glveu to-night. MISSOURI. Ilemocratic state Coiivcutiou. St. Louis, May 2N, The Democratic State Convention lor the election oi delegates to the National Demo cratic Convention and State Electors con vened at Philharmonic Hall this morning, aud after temporary organization and ap pointment of a committee on Credentials and Permanent Organization adjourned, to meet at the Kink at a o clock tins aaernoon. I he Convention Is very large, every county In the State being represented by a full delegation WEST INDIES. Havana, May 27. The Herald's special dispatch from Huytl of tho 2oth, says that Lubcn s troops bad becu attacked by the rebels near the Capl tal, aud were repulsed. A proclamation had been Issued calling all citizens to arms on the lblh. A general attack, by Sulnara, on the rebel line was repulsed, and the troops had to fall back Into tho Capital, having lost eighty men. The British gunboat Royalist got ashore at Port au Prince, after her commander had effected the release of the Imprisoned foreign ors. She then started to the outer harbor, when she got aground. l bo lulled states man-ot-war iicsoto ar rived on tho 17th, but as she was short of provisions, she proceeded next day to Key West, In spite of the protestation's of the American Minister, who uau promised to se euro the lives of all Americans and those who had taken rcfuue In the legation. A general attack was rumored In the morn ins on the south side of the city, out the re- suit was still unknown when the mall lea Port au Prince. Salnave still threatened to born the Cant tal If the rebels beat him, but tho American Minister Is determined to prtvent it If possl bie. WASHIKQTON Registration. Washington, May 2. Registration results: 12,011 white, and 7,995 colored voters registered. The caucus of the Republican Senators, to-day, adjourned to Monday without selecting a candidate for Secretary of the Senate. Cretan News. Information has been received that the provisional Government of Crete has decided to convoke a regular parliament. The elections are taking place in all parts of the island. The members elect will hold their session at Canea, the capital of Crete. Another battle took place on the 3d inst , near Spakla, during which the Cretans drove the Turks from two block-houses, which they had built only recently for their entrenchment.Townsend in Charge of the War Office. The affairs at the War Department are unchanged. General Townsend Is still In possession of the office. General Thomas was at the Department during the forenoon, but did not engage in any business. The door of the Eastern entrance to the building, which has been closed for several weeks past by order of Stanton, was unlocked this morning. Quandary. The Senate was engaged during several hours this afternoon discussing the nomination of Gen. Schotlcld. The debate was principally confined to the phraseology of the President's message, in which it was said that Gen. Scliodeld has been nominated as Secretary of War in place of E. M. Stanton, removed. The dllllculty was that the major ity of the Senate had declared that the President had no power to remove Stanton and designate Gen. Thomas to perform the duties of the office ud interim, therefore a vote for con-Urination with the language of the nomination would be to stultify themselves and admit that the President does possess that power. 1 he consideration of the nomination will be resumed to-morrow. Senators say there Is no doubt that it will ultimately be confirmed, with perhaps an explanatory append- e. PENNSYLVANIA. Arrest of Lottery Swindler. Philadelphia, May 23 The defunct Riverside and Washington Library Lottery Scheme Is again before the public. The parties In Bostou who drew the 40,000 prize were unable to obtain the money, and had warrants issued for the arrest of the managers of the scheme, Including District Attorney Mann, Hon. James M. Schovil'.e, of New Jersey; W. W. Ware, of the New jersey Legislature and others. A hearing will take place on Monday next. PmsBuitoH, May 2S. River four feet seven inches and falling. Weather cloudy, with occasional storms. ILLINOIS. icucral Coufercuce of the yi. E. C hurch. ; Chicago, May 2S. General Conference M. E. Church, 23d dav Bishop Jones presided. Rev. Dr. Kidder submitted a resolution requesting Bishops to communicate to the Conference whether in their Judgment the Episcopal Board ought to be strengthened at this time. Tabled. The committee ou the saudlnavlan work reported against the formation of a separate Conference for that people, but In favor of the continuance of the paper now printed by the Book Depository In Chicago in the Swe- iisn language, ana in tavor or establishing a Theological school for the training o'. ministers In the Scandinavian language. file last Item of the report called out earn est debate. Rev. Dr. Osborn, of New York, spok against the perpetuation of auy foreign language In this country. He thought that when foreigners touch our shores they ought to drop all their foreign habits and their language in the sea, and become in fact, ss well as name, American citizens. Rev. Mr. Rothwiler, Gurmau delegate, re plied to Dr. Osborn in an eloquent speech, iu vindication of foreign-born citizens. His remarks were warmly applauded. 1 he Conference then took up the order of the day, the reiort on the lay delegation and the substitute of Mr. Hunter, which provides ror tue submission of a plan of a majority to the vot of the conference aud the people. nr. iiunter spoac ror fifteen minutes in earnest advocacy of the principle of lav rep- rescniaiiou, out insisting that it should not be enacted until the people ask for It. retcr Cartwright, of Illinois, spoke In op position, both to the prluclnle and plau. lL did not believe that layman had nnythlug to no wun tuc cnurcn legislation, ana ridiculed the Idea of their being divinely called to such work. Rev. Gilbert Haven, of Boston, addressed the conference, taking up the question, "Shall tho people co-operate In tho government of the people," and occupied tho space of Urteen minutes with an eloquent speech In atllrmv tlon and In replying to tho objection ra!V. by tho opposition. MARYLAND. Southern rreabyterlnn t;ruernl Iv aembly. llAi.TiMonK, May 27. The Presbyterian General Asemb:v. South, met at the usual hour. The committee on Bills and Resolutions made a report that the management of the temporal affairs of congregations be committed to the Deacon when It can bo Judiciously done. The report caused an extended debate, and It was finally referred to a special committee, t report at the next meeting of the Assembly. Dr. Pcell read a report of the committee on Systematical Benevolence. Pend'ma the discussion of which, the Assembly adjourne-t. , , canXdX Another Irnlan Incitement. Montrkai., May 27. The Herald's special says: The troops lu tho garrison here are under orders. The soldier s wives at St. Johns have lxn ordered out of the barracks fend accommodations for two thousand tro'is are being prepared. The hospitals are tl.dcd with field stretch-tier. Governmentffttectlves are watchirg the frontier.

THE MORNING JOURNAL. VOL, XXX. COLUMBUS, OHIO: " FRID AT, MAY 20, 1868. NO. 172. NNN NNN EEEEEEK WWW W WWW N Ji N N N N N N N EEB N N N . N NN W WW w W W Vf W W W W W WW WW WW WW NNN N . EEEEEEK W W GOODS! Silks, Poplins, o. Percales, Piques, Grenadines, Organdies, Lace Points, Rotunds, Shawls, Mantles, Poilius,"Skir(s, Bon Ton Hoop Skirts, Alexandre Hid Gloves, and Silk Gloves, King's Kid Gloves, Le Favor and Crescent Corsets, Laces, Trlramlngi.tcs 250 252 K N A B E PIANOS Tte following are (elected from the numerous Knabe Testimonial in our possession: Mesbks. Wm. Knabe & Co. Gentlemen ; I have treat pleasure in certifying that I have tried your Grand, square and Upright Pianos, and find them equaLif not superior, to any in tms country. Among me great qualities which distinguish them, ii the evenness of tone, the easy and agreeable touch and volume of tone. nisungyou au tne success wnicn you so highly ae-serve, I am, sirs, Yours, very truly. Tbasslatiok from theJFrbmoh. After haTinsplayed on the Piano of Messrs. Knabe Ic Co., It is Impossible not to bear testimony to their qualities, which have acquired for them the eminent reputation which they enjoy. The Pianos of their manufacture, on which I have played, are exceedingly remarkable for their qualities ass is powerful, without harshness, and iweet, clear and harmoniously mellow. I do not hesitate to expreas in regard w luiii. Aiieoass the upper notes s cnryslaun. ana 1 do not hesitate to exnre&s In reirari to these instruments my entire satisfaction, and to de- dare that they are equal, if not Bupenor, to the best manufactured in Eurone or this count: d in Europe or this country by the most ceieuraiea maKers. Li. Ju, Uebbbb. Wm. Khade ft Co. Gentlemen: I cannot but congratulate you unon the Immense Drorress and improvements which you continually make on your Pianos, which, in my opinion, rank among the very best in the country. M. BTBAKOBCH. Mebbbs. Wb. Knabb tc Co. Gentlemen: Havingre-cently had opportunities of testing both your new scale Grand and Square Pianos, it gives me great pleasure to state that I have found them to combine all the qualities to make a Piano as perfect as possible, and unsurpassed by any that I have seen either in this country or Europe. For great power and roundness of tone, combined with that peculiar sweet and singing quality, so often found wanting in Pianos, they are really unsurpassable, and in touch everything that can be desired by the most brilliant player. Wishing you every success, I remain, x ours truiy, u.AjBi;nux2. Messbs. Wm. Knabe A Co. Gentlf men: Havino-had lately an opportunity to try and test your new scale Grand as well as (Square Pianos, I cannot refrain, be- siaes reiterating au i naa occasion to say at a former period, from congratulating you on the important im- provements you have introduced in the manufacture of Pianos. Your instruments combine all the qualities which are required to make a Piano as perfect as possible, and fully deserve the great popularity they have gnuieu an over me country x ours truly, L. Id. CiUTXSl'HALK Messrs. WM. KeaBE ft Co Gentlemen: Iiu lie. lighted on hearing the clear and full toneoi your really cirn (. iaii i-iunoi, ana i congratulate you on the progress you have made in this branch of art. II. YIEUXTEMPH. Messrs. Wm. Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen: Our Onera Troupe are at present using four of your justly celebrated Pianos, and as the exponent ot the views and opinions of the various artists, permit me to say : I conaiuer tuem as unturjuuira in iiuiuincy ana excellence, and pre-eminent, without a rival in this country or in Europe. Their superior quality of tone, combining great depth and powerful volume, with a rich and peculiarly clear and even treble, together with magic elasticity of touch and action, render them superior to me oiner instruments, wiucn rarely ii ever combine those must essential requisites. Protoundly impressed with the many valuable qualities oi these Pianos, I must cneenuuy endorse me mgn ana meritorious en comiums everywhere pronounced upon them. Musical Director of the Italian Opera. Meksbs. Wm. Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen : It rives me great pleasure to testify to the real excellence of your pianos. Bo many of my brother-artists have riven you tne nignest encomiums, that nothing remains or me but to indorse them. As tar as mv own exrieri- tnce is concerned rt-Kardinir your instruments. I can only say that they satisfied me in every way, and answerea au my uemanua wnen 1 used mem at the series oi r lanoiorw Hoirles i recently gave in Haiti- L- t . : luurv. niiu umi n-Karus, a remain Yours truly, CAUL WOLFtfOHN. . New Yobk, Dec. 12th, 1SC4. Wm. Knabe ft Co. Gentlemen : I have carefullr ex amined your new scale Uraud and Square Piano I'urtea, and I must say they please me exceedingly, both with rt-irard to touch and tone, and 1 can condduutlv recom mend them as being equal to any in this country or Europe, and you have permission to make use of my name ii oi service u you. lours reapeelluuy, UEU. W. MOHOAN, Organist of Grace Church. New Yobk, Dec. 15th, 1864. Wm. Knabe ft Co.-Otiffciiwi: Your Agent, Mr. Bauer, asked me to give him my opinion as to the merits of your l'iani -Grand and Squire. My opin ion cm ine rawirr- is tuat uiey an? nil grann. ' iquart " Yours truly, KOBKKt HELLER. Mr.ssns. Wm. Knabe ft Co.-amtlrmn: It gives ma rreat pleasure to express my entire satisfaction and an- preciation in favor of your new scale Grand Piano, wnirn cumumes an tne qiiaiiiiea a nrst-class instru ment ui-m-tnus. rower, brilliancy and swwtness ot tone, evenness of sound throuvu all the registers, and last, but not least, the magnilicent case containing the splendid instrument ; every requisite concurs to make this new eBort of your tlme-bimntvd arm a new triumph in your proteaslonal carwr. With my beat wishes fui all. the auocens you so richly demrve, I remain, gentle man, .nun, tuj uui) , Baltimore, July 1st, ISM. B. CUUULAEN'DEll, Or the many who manufacture piano furies, thtreare few who strive; more thoroughly to Improve their instruments than yourself. In view of tins, and taking into consideration th eminent suocwss which has attended Tour eflorts, I can only say 1 knew of none who stand above you who can claim the merit of having dune more to advance the ar. by producing a perfect in strument, or woo navs wnrsca mors eninuaiaattoailj in it. ..i.-t w If Ulyul-ftun i. i. I beoommemd ths pianos of Messrs. Knabe ft Go. to iveryooay wno wanu a really nrutitu instrnmsat, AAnn halaisa, tXrwtor ot ths Philharmonic Society, Chicago, IU-, July 1, 1164. MEssaa. Knabe ft Co. tfwimwi I Bust say with pi voa, aiw pnuniu on moss Of m. I I.I ni - IU m Ulim MMBto. nil mimirt m . ' .hi. . -1 your instruments ars placed tint la class aad tank oi au piaaot la say nuttd. CHABLRU KCMKKL, PUalst. Foe want ot space ars unable to prorlnaa ths ex pvtssloas os Bhe soUowtnf named artists that have full indorsed all that has been said la favor of the ostebrated KaabsPiaaoa: 0. Retut , J. Prttsne, K. Barnwleayl, Chas. Ftadel, Konrad Trans', L.Htb, 1. Boflsaaa, C-Gols, I. D. Karrtsoa, J. T. Btoddart, U.rkbwtn, 0. A. OSMpsUui, C.T. Fwy, Caaa. IVhnpptlnL J. A. faik, B. A. WoUeaaaapt, AUndJatU B. Hchlrner, K.ateM. Chas. (Vhneidsf, J. P. Webster, H. J. NoUinamL W. V. UnlAeldT Dr. Otto Talent, K. teUner, t. A. CnsrrtfT, C, T. Kaatnaaa, J. Dyrmfurth, YA. BnisL WlasC. rVWldet, Mist Laura BarrU, Miss A. Mamoenno. Miss Vlrrtnla WhiUnf. Miss fanny Tssti its. JOIIK NFXTXER, Watlesals and Rautll Art, 1113 Kaat Rutta HU Nrore,,6n Papers on Impeachment. Rebels Rejoicing over the Failure. The Discussion of "Lay Representatives.Mi itary Preparations in Canada. To vnseuti in Charge of the War Office. THE SENATE IN A QUANDARY, Hanging Fire on Schofield's Nom ination. Mpflflfilp flnrl HrihuTTI IT) Tflll UlwUUUlg OiiU. ill UCUli Ac, Ac, Ac, FOREIGN NEWS. By Atlantic Cable. ECI.AD. London, May 28. The Daily News thinks Johnson has mere ly escaped conviction not acquitted, and considers the strength of the Radicals not materially impaired. The Post thinks the Radicals ought to be pleased with their own defeat, and predicts that they eventually will be. The Telegraph argues that from the divis ion in the Republican ranks, it considers the Court was above partlzanship, and hence re- ,, .,, .,nf , gums iuc vcivuib an buu uuv vuci FRANCE. Paris, May 28. All the leading journals have editorials on the result of the impeachment of the Presi dent of the United States. The Moulteur says the Radical party has lost ground, without gaining the end which it proposed. The Presse thinks the result not llnal, and believes the nation will decide the issue in the coming Presidential election. L'Opiulon regrets the votes of the seven Republican Senators for acquittal, and at tributes their action to the fear that convic tion of the President might precipitate a crisis. HEW YORE. New York, May 2S. The steamer Henry Chauncey brings Pan araa dates to the 20th, and 1018,000 in treas ure. News unimportant. A lire occurred yesterday afternoon in a stable In Tenth avenue, between Hundred and Fifty-fourth and Hundred and Fifty-fifth streets, and spread to several adjoining mum lugs betore its progress was stopped. Loss estimated at f 18,000. The commemoration of the revelation of the Ten Commandments was celebrated by the Hebrew congregations in this city. A South Carolinian on the Darkle, At a meeting of the American Baptist Home Mission society yesterday, Dr. Man ley of South Carolina forcibly expressed himself against the social equality of negroes and against granting tiiem the right of sui- Irage. Siunll I'os on Shipboard. The steamship City of Washington Is de tained at the Quarantine with a number of cases of small pox on board. Tho family and remains of the late Bev crly L. Clark, who died In Central America, arrived here en route for Kentucky, where the remains o: the deceased are to be Interred. o Reprieve tor Itrotvn. Albany, May 27, Judge Ingalls, of the Supreme Court, has refused un application to grant a stay of the proceedings lu the case of Joseph brown, the convicted Canaan child murderer, who is to be executed at Hudson on Saturday. New Trial for t.vneral Cole. 1 he l itu of Mptcmbcr has been fixed as the day on which the new trial of General Cole, for the murder of L. II. Hlscock, will commence. Deroratlns; the i; raves of I'nlou Soldier Arrangements have been completed for decorating with (lowers the graves of the Union soldiers In this neighborhood on Sat urday. Verdict for bcliia; Itlown t'p. The jury to-day returned a verdict of 20.- 000 against tho New Jersey Steamboat Co. In favor of Nathaniel Caldwell, for lnlurles mislaliied by the explosion of the toilers of the steamer bt. John. fight Between f.erniana and Irish, A serious tight occurred between the Ucr man and Irish passengers, on the steamer France, during the voyage from Liverpool to this port. One man was severely stabbed. me not was queueu by the tap tain and ouiers. The Fenians had a civil and military pic nic to-day. Speeches were made advocating speedy lighting. Gen. O'Nell was not pres ent. A gentleman, whose name was given by the police, was robbed In the cars on his way to jmcw iorK, last night, of f.'O.OOO in United Mates uomis. The ftangerfesu The Liedcrkranz and various other .Socle etlca of this city have arranged to attend the Uangorfi'et at Chicago In June. INDIANA. .tlcCooleftnd t eburn In Jail. Cincinnati. Mar 28. McCoole and Coburn were. Indicted by the grand Jury of Dearborn county, at Lawrence- bnrg, this morning, and sentenced to forty days imprisonment. They are now la Jail. FORTIETH CONGRESS. SENATE. "Washington, May 28. The CHAIR appointed as the select commit tee called for by Mr. Ross's resolution for Investigation Into the allegations of the use of improper influences in the impeachment trial, Messrs. liuckalew, Morrill, or Me., Stewart, Chandler and Thayer. The Senate insisted upon its amendments to the Army Appropriation bill, and asked for a committee of Conference. Mr. DOOL1TTLE presented a memorial from the Conservatives of South Carolina, against the adoption of the new Constitution of that State. Mr. MORGAN introduced a Joint resolu- tion to provide for the reduction of interest mitte.c on Finance. On motion of Mr. ANTHONY, the Presi dent was requested to communicate the correspondence with Diplomatic represenatives of the United States relative to the law pro hlbitlng the wearing oi any uniform or offl- cjftl cogtume not previously authorized by fin.o Congress, Indefinite leave of absence was granted to Mr. Davis, because of illness in his family. Mr. FERRIS moved to strike out all fun damental conditions to admission. Mr. DRAKE opposed it, maintaining that none of the rebel states could be admitted until the 14th article became part of the Constitution. He held that the votes of twenty- eight States were necessary, and that Ohio and New Jersey had a right, at any time previous to the official promulgation of the adoption of the amendment, to withdraw their assent. He said we had got along with out these States for seven years, and can get along without them for seven months longer li necessary. Mr. MORION favored the Immediate ad mission of Arkansas, and held that Mr. Drake's theory was impracticable, unless that of Mr. Sumner's was correct, that the amendment Is already ratified, the lately re bellious States having ceased to be states, because the 14th article requires the ratification to be recognized in the Constitutions of the States. Mr. McCREERY read from manuscript a speech on the general subject of reconstruction.At 3 o'clock.without action on the pending amendments, the Senate went into Executive session, and after continuing several hours, opened the doors and adjourned. HOUSE. Mr. PAINE introduced a bill to construe the Pension acts and law as giving additional bounties. Referred. Mr. EGG LESTON, from the committee on Commerce, reported a bill to regulate the appraisement and Inspection of imports, which after discussiou was amended by exepting from Its provisions distilled spirits and wines, and was passed under the operation of the previous question. 1 he House went into Committee of the Whole on the Indian appropriation bill, and after the rejection of a motion by Mr. Schenck to first consider the tax bill, proceeded with the details of the first named bill. Without conclusive action the committee rose. Mr. BINGHAM offered a resolution for placing rooms A and B In the Capitol, as guard room and olllce for the Capitol police, in order the object being the providing of a room for the detention of persons ordered into custody of the Sergeant-at-Arms the present occasion for its use being the case of Wooley. lie moved the previous question, which was seconded. A large number of dilatory motions were then made and rejected. During which Mr. ELDR1DGE made an appeal from a decision of the Speaker. The appeal was tabled. Adjourned. GEORGIA. Rebel Rcfoiciiiff over Iinpvarhincut Failure. Savannah, May 2S. Great enthusiasm was manifested by all classes of "cople on the receipt of the news of the final defeat of impeachment. News paper olllccs, the houses of the Metropolitan Fire Companies and a large number ot pub He buildings and prlvato residences were II lumlnatcd in honor of the event. Fireworks will be displayed aud a number of serenades glveu to-night. MISSOURI. Ilemocratic state Coiivcutiou. St. Louis, May 2N, The Democratic State Convention lor the election oi delegates to the National Demo cratic Convention and State Electors con vened at Philharmonic Hall this morning, aud after temporary organization and ap pointment of a committee on Credentials and Permanent Organization adjourned, to meet at the Kink at a o clock tins aaernoon. I he Convention Is very large, every county In the State being represented by a full delegation WEST INDIES. Havana, May 27. The Herald's special dispatch from Huytl of tho 2oth, says that Lubcn s troops bad becu attacked by the rebels near the Capl tal, aud were repulsed. A proclamation had been Issued calling all citizens to arms on the lblh. A general attack, by Sulnara, on the rebel line was repulsed, and the troops had to fall back Into tho Capital, having lost eighty men. The British gunboat Royalist got ashore at Port au Prince, after her commander had effected the release of the Imprisoned foreign ors. She then started to the outer harbor, when she got aground. l bo lulled states man-ot-war iicsoto ar rived on tho 17th, but as she was short of provisions, she proceeded next day to Key West, In spite of the protestation's of the American Minister, who uau promised to se euro the lives of all Americans and those who had taken rcfuue In the legation. A general attack was rumored In the morn ins on the south side of the city, out the re- suit was still unknown when the mall lea Port au Prince. Salnave still threatened to born the Cant tal If the rebels beat him, but tho American Minister Is determined to prtvent it If possl bie. WASHIKQTON Registration. Washington, May 2. Registration results: 12,011 white, and 7,995 colored voters registered. The caucus of the Republican Senators, to-day, adjourned to Monday without selecting a candidate for Secretary of the Senate. Cretan News. Information has been received that the provisional Government of Crete has decided to convoke a regular parliament. The elections are taking place in all parts of the island. The members elect will hold their session at Canea, the capital of Crete. Another battle took place on the 3d inst , near Spakla, during which the Cretans drove the Turks from two block-houses, which they had built only recently for their entrenchment.Townsend in Charge of the War Office. The affairs at the War Department are unchanged. General Townsend Is still In possession of the office. General Thomas was at the Department during the forenoon, but did not engage in any business. The door of the Eastern entrance to the building, which has been closed for several weeks past by order of Stanton, was unlocked this morning. Quandary. The Senate was engaged during several hours this afternoon discussing the nomination of Gen. Schotlcld. The debate was principally confined to the phraseology of the President's message, in which it was said that Gen. Scliodeld has been nominated as Secretary of War in place of E. M. Stanton, removed. The dllllculty was that the major ity of the Senate had declared that the President had no power to remove Stanton and designate Gen. Thomas to perform the duties of the office ud interim, therefore a vote for con-Urination with the language of the nomination would be to stultify themselves and admit that the President does possess that power. 1 he consideration of the nomination will be resumed to-morrow. Senators say there Is no doubt that it will ultimately be confirmed, with perhaps an explanatory append- e. PENNSYLVANIA. Arrest of Lottery Swindler. Philadelphia, May 23 The defunct Riverside and Washington Library Lottery Scheme Is again before the public. The parties In Bostou who drew the 40,000 prize were unable to obtain the money, and had warrants issued for the arrest of the managers of the scheme, Including District Attorney Mann, Hon. James M. Schovil'.e, of New Jersey; W. W. Ware, of the New jersey Legislature and others. A hearing will take place on Monday next. PmsBuitoH, May 2S. River four feet seven inches and falling. Weather cloudy, with occasional storms. ILLINOIS. icucral Coufercuce of the yi. E. C hurch. ; Chicago, May 2S. General Conference M. E. Church, 23d dav Bishop Jones presided. Rev. Dr. Kidder submitted a resolution requesting Bishops to communicate to the Conference whether in their Judgment the Episcopal Board ought to be strengthened at this time. Tabled. The committee ou the saudlnavlan work reported against the formation of a separate Conference for that people, but In favor of the continuance of the paper now printed by the Book Depository In Chicago in the Swe- iisn language, ana in tavor or establishing a Theological school for the training o'. ministers In the Scandinavian language. file last Item of the report called out earn est debate. Rev. Dr. Osborn, of New York, spok against the perpetuation of auy foreign language In this country. He thought that when foreigners touch our shores they ought to drop all their foreign habits and their language in the sea, and become in fact, ss well as name, American citizens. Rev. Mr. Rothwiler, Gurmau delegate, re plied to Dr. Osborn in an eloquent speech, iu vindication of foreign-born citizens. His remarks were warmly applauded. 1 he Conference then took up the order of the day, the reiort on the lay delegation and the substitute of Mr. Hunter, which provides ror tue submission of a plan of a majority to the vot of the conference aud the people. nr. iiunter spoac ror fifteen minutes in earnest advocacy of the principle of lav rep- rescniaiiou, out insisting that it should not be enacted until the people ask for It. retcr Cartwright, of Illinois, spoke In op position, both to the prluclnle and plau. lL did not believe that layman had nnythlug to no wun tuc cnurcn legislation, ana ridiculed the Idea of their being divinely called to such work. Rev. Gilbert Haven, of Boston, addressed the conference, taking up the question, "Shall tho people co-operate In tho government of the people," and occupied tho space of Urteen minutes with an eloquent speech In atllrmv tlon and In replying to tho objection ra!V. by tho opposition. MARYLAND. Southern rreabyterlnn t;ruernl Iv aembly. llAi.TiMonK, May 27. The Presbyterian General Asemb:v. South, met at the usual hour. The committee on Bills and Resolutions made a report that the management of the temporal affairs of congregations be committed to the Deacon when It can bo Judiciously done. The report caused an extended debate, and It was finally referred to a special committee, t report at the next meeting of the Assembly. Dr. Pcell read a report of the committee on Systematical Benevolence. Pend'ma the discussion of which, the Assembly adjourne-t. , , canXdX Another Irnlan Incitement. Montrkai., May 27. The Herald's special says: The troops lu tho garrison here are under orders. The soldier s wives at St. Johns have lxn ordered out of the barracks fend accommodations for two thousand tro'is are being prepared. The hospitals are tl.dcd with field stretch-tier. Governmentffttectlves are watchirg the frontier.